Introduction

Tips for DL Cable Students

UHTV Programming Grids

Cable Access Channel Providers Information

Tips for Cable Course Students

• Be sure to attend on-campus sessions for orientation, discussions, and examinations. Most colleges and universities require a few on-campus sessions.
• Develop a regular schedule for viewing programs and completing reading and special assignments. Avoid disruptions and distractions during this time.
• Complete the assigned reading before you view each television program.
• Keep note taking to a minimum while viewing the television programs.
• Contact the professor by phone or email for assistance if you have difficulty understanding a unit of study.
• Make sure that you have access to all of the written material from the professor as well as the textbook and study guide.
• Identify a study partner for each television course, or form a small study group of three to five individuals.
• Cable course students are encouraged to use a videotape recorder (VCR) to record program you would otherwise miss and record for later review.
• Develop a set of notes for each unit of the course so you can review for examinations without having to read the entire text just before the exam.
• Develop a vocabulary list of terms that are important to the course, especially those that are unfamiliar to you. Write definitions in your own words and review them.
• If you miss a broadcast, check with your professor whether a set of videotapes of your course is available for viewing at the UH campus nearest you.

• Check the schedule to find your cable course broadcast days and times.
• Be sure you are watching the correct educational access channel (see listing below).
• If you are recording the program, double check your timer settings. Be sure it is set for the correct date, start time, end time, channel, and tape speed. Be sure your videotape length is long enough to record the whole program.
• If you are not receiving any signal on your screen, check behind your television, cable box, and VCR to ensure all cables and AC cords are connected properly. Or, contact your cable provider to see whether they are conducting any cable repairs in your area.
• If you miss the program due to technical problems, check with your professor whether a set of videotapes of your tele course is available for viewing at the UH campus nearest you.
• If you believe another program is airing during your telecourse's broadcast time, please call the troubleshoot number listed below in your area immediately. Identify yourself and your telecourse class, and state your concern.